Plastic V Real Trees

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Which type of tree is best?

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We have laid out some of the pros and cons

and come to a conclusion....

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Real Trees

Pros 

• whilst growing, the tree will have been capturing carbon and giving oxygen

• if bought locally it hasn't been transported around the globe

• could be rented then replanted to grow bigger

• can be taken to refuse sites and put in the green waste

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Cons

• cost involved in buying a new tree each year

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Plastic Trees 

Pros

• if looked after, they can last for many years - which reduces their carbon footprint and saves you money

• if you want a change they could be reused by someone else if put on freecycle/market place

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Cons 

• made from PVC and chemicals

• not likely to have been made in the UK, so have a high carbon footprint

• can't be recycled so will ultimately end up in landfill/incinerator

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The Conclusion

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The best tree is the one you already own. 

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If you already own a plastic tree then care for it and make it last.  Don't just throw it out because it is made of plastic.  When it is time to replace it, opt for a local real tree that can be replanted. 

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A local company who rent trees:

Rent a tree from Love a Christmas Tree ​

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